Hack Squat – Wide Stance

A hack squat performed on a machine with a wide stance to emphasize the inner thighs and glutes while still targeting the quadriceps.

Instructions:

• Position your shoulders under the pads and your back against the support.

• Place your feet wider than shoulder-width apart on the platform, toes slightly pointed outward.

• Unlock the safety handles and keep your core braced.

• Lower the sled by bending your knees and hips until your thighs are about parallel to the platform.

• Push through your heels to extend your legs back to the starting position.

Common mistakes:

• Allowing the knees to cave inward.

• Lifting the heels off the platform.

• Rounding the lower back at the bottom of the movement.

• Using too much weight at the expense of form.